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4 Myths and Facts You Need to Know about Dietary Supplements
Debbie M., MS, RD contributed to this article – Did you know that dietary supplements such as vitamins, protein powders and creatine are not subject to the same federal regulations and manufacturing guidelines that pharmaceutical manufacturers must follow? Sure,...
I stopped gaining weight by watching my food intake, but what can I do now to LOSE WEIGHT?
Hi, I am Cindy and I'm 41 years-old. I have gained 25 pounds within the last two years and I'm struggling with trying to lose it. I started watching my calorie intake and I've managed to stop gaining weight. What advice can you give me for choices of meals? Any...
Does salt make you fat?
Does salt make you fat? I've been training for abs and I've lowered my calories but not sodium, and I don’t have a six-pack yet. - Akash No, salt doesn’t make you fat. Sodium (part of salt) does relate to water retention though. When water is displaced between...
Gluten-Free Diets are Healthier and Help You Lose Weight, Really? Get the Facts Today!
What’s All the Hype About?! After all, one in three U.S. adults claim to have cut down on foods containing gluten or avoid it altogether.[i] The “gluten-free” craze has taken the country by storm. From food...
Can grapefruit juice help you lose weight and burn fat?
What is the deal with grapefruit juice? Lately, I have been hearing a lot of people talking about drinking grapefruit juice and how it helps you burn fat. What are the benefits of grapefruit juice and what fruits or fruit juices go well to mask the tartness of...
How should I eat if I want to lose 60 pounds in 8 months?
I am 39 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and I weigh 240 pounds. I desire to lose at least 60 pounds in the next 8 months---in time for my 40th birthday! I just started working out at 5 a.m. every day at LA Fitness, and I am changing my eating habits. I am eating...
F.E.S.P. – What it is and How it can Help YOU!
It seems that every year a new craze hits the world of health and fitness. Sometimes they offer helpful new ways for you to keep LIVING HEALTHY. Many of these “trends” or “crazes” focus on narrow health concern topics or issues like osteoporosis and calcium...
A Shattered Knee Couldn’t Stop Chrissy from Losing Weight and Surpassing Her Goal
Just before her dirt-biking accident, which landed Chrissy in the hospital for major surgery on her knee, she was 12 pounds away from hitting her weight loss goal. Her determination was unwavering, and today Chrissy is back in the gym on a restricted exercise...
Is there a simple way to know that I am eating healthy when looking at a food label?
Someone told me, if I took a quick glance at a food label and the bad stuff is under 20%, i.e., fat, sodium, etc. and the good stuff is over 20% that I can be pretty sure that I'm staying on the healthy side of things. Is that a good general rule? - Melanie ...
How can I gain weight and muscle when my life is hectic and I never stop moving?
I have kind of a hectic lifestyle. Between work, school, and taking care of my family I’m having a hard time finding the right diet for “me.” I’m hitting the gym regularly, and I’m trying my best to eat well, but I can’t seem to gain weight. I’m ‘6”1 and 161 pounds...
15 Energy Sustaining Snacks for When You’re on the Go!
This article was contributed by Debbie M., MS, RD - When it’s time to eat on-the-go what can you grab to tide you over? The best option is something that you have brought with you, so you get the energy benefits of a healthy snack without having to purchase from...
LA Fitness Clubs and Kids Klub Father’s Day Hours
Is LA Fitness and the Kids Klub open on Father's Day? What are the hours for LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klub on Father's day? Father's Day - June 16, 2013 - ALL LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klubs will have normal operating hours. Happy Father's Day! Enjoy your big day...
What would be a good shake to drink before I go to a Zumba or group fitness class in the morning?
Usually in the mornings I'm not hungry, but I force myself to eat breakfast. I have started going to the early morning Zumba class on Wednesdays, and I was thinking to drink a protein shake instead of the whole breakfast thing. I'm diabetic, but I control it so I...
Someone told me that in order to lose weight I need to avoid fruit altogether, and eat strictly protein and vegetables. Is that true?
Someone told me that in order to lose weight I need to avoid fruit altogether, and eat strictly protein and vegetables. Is that true? - Latisha Of course not. The foods you personally need to "avoid" are those that provide excess calories in your current...
The 2 Week Workout Finale for Your Best Beach Body Ever!
The final stretch to summer is here, and you have been working hard over the past 8 weeks to get your body in its best shape ever. During these last two weeks it is time to go full-force with Advanced Plyometric, Compound Movements and Integrated Intervals so you...
Her Goal was to Lose 100 Pounds, So Shannon Gave 110 Percent
Shannon actually surpassed her goal and lost 110 pounds! When we last caught up with Shannon, she was struggling not to plateau and decided to quit drinking diet sodas as a way to curb her late-night cravings and snacking. She felt that the diet sodas she was...
I have gained 35 pounds in 9 months from stress eating. What are some tips to help me get back to my previous weight sooner than later?
I am 23 years old and I am currently in nursing school. Nine months ago---before entering into my hardest semester of classes---I was going to the gym 5 times a week and eating healthy. Since then, I have gained about 35 pounds from stress eating. Can you give me...
I want a six-pack! How can I my diet and nutrition help me lower my body fat percentage so I can get ab definition?
I need some major help in how to lose and bring down my body fat percentage. To date, I have lost 25 lbs. I work out 6 times a week. I’m thin, but now I want a six-pack and I don’t have one yet. I was told that my body fat needs to be lower in order for me to get...
How ‘Philadelphia’ Joe Took Control of Diabetes with Health and Fitness
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjmBmsgZWVM&w=640&h=360] Diagnosed with Type II Diabetes 5 years ago, Joe struggled to control his weight and live a healthy lifestyle. He finally got serious in January of 2012 and found hope with his personal...
I don’t want to be stuck eating just salads. What else can I eat to lose 50 pounds?
A week ago I started my workout with a personal trainer at LA Fitness. My goal is to drop 50 pounds or more. What kind of food should I eat? I don’t want to be stuck eating just salads; I want variety in my diet but I need examples of how to make healthy choices....